The issues of 11,15, 18, 25, 29 April, 9. 13 May and all after 3 June until 29 July are missing from the collection at the British Library

Tuesday 1 April 1873

BIRTH at the Hill, Port Elizabeth, on the 29th instant, Mrs. James LAMB of a son.

BIRTH at Van Staaden’s River, on the 26th March 1873, Mrs. A. GRELLERT of a son

MARRIED at Uitenhage on the 27th ultimo, D. MACDONALD, of Port Elizabeth, to Cornelia, second daughter of R. RESTELL Esq., of Uitenhage.

MARRIED by Special Licence at Uitenhage, by Rev. A.J. Steytler, on Thursday March 20, Heinrich F.C.F. ROST Esq., of Mecklenburg, North Germany, to Margaret Aletta, eldest daughter of J.F. SCHLEMMER Esq., of DuToit’s Pan, Diamond-fields, late of Uitenhage, and widow of the late Thomas BUTLAND Esq., of Devonshire, England.

BIRTH this morning, Mrs. M.M. TAIT of a son
Richmond Villa

DEATH OF MR. F.O. HUTCHINSON
The reaper Death has been once more busy with his sickle – another familiar face has departed – another wayfarer gone to “that bourne from whence no traveller returns”. Last night at ten o’clock Mr. Frederick Oliver HUTCHINSON breathed his last, after a comparatively brief illness, at the age of sixty-nine. The deceased for many years occupied the position of Town Clerk, and fulfilled the responsible duties of the office with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the public. He was always courteous in his department in the transaction of business, and was remarkable for his strict integrity and uncompromising independence. Of late years the cares and duties of the office pressed heavily upon him, and no doubt aggravated the complaint under which he succumbed. To his sorrowing widow and bereaved family we tender our sincerest sympathy. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from his late residence, Balmoral Terrace.

DIED on the 31st March at his late Residence, Patterson’s Row, Frederick Oliver HUTCHINSON Esq., Town Clerk, aged 69 years, leaving a family and a large circle of friends to mourn his decease.
The Funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at four o’clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Timothy LEE, Undertaker
Port Elizabeth, April 1 1873

[Transcriber’s note: The above two notices give different addresses for Frederick Oliver HUTCHINSON. His Death Notice merely says he died at his own residence in Port Elizabeth]

Friday 4 April 1873

FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. HUTCHINSON
The mortal remains of the late Mr. Frederick Oliver HUTCHINSON, for many years Town Clerk of Port Elizabeth, were consigned to their last resting place in the Scotch cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. Messrs. H.W. PEARSON M.L.A., T. WORMALD, J. CONRY and H.H. SOLOMON officiated as pall bearers. The hearse was preceded by the Revs. S. BROOK, W. GREENSTOCK, J.C. MACINTOSH, C.G. FORRESTER, W. STOKES, R. EDWARDS and N. GOEZAAR, and followed by the relatives of the deceased gentleman, the members of the Town Council, and a number of sympathizing friends. The burial service was read by the Rev. J.C. MACINTOSH, and the Rev. W. STOKES offered up a prayer. The Town Council met on Wednesday afternoon, at the usual hour, and formally adjourned in order that the members present might attend the ceremony, as a mark of their respect for the deceased. We understand that the Council will next week consider the best mode of recognizing the valuable service of the late Town Clerk.

Tuesday 8 April 1873

DIED at Port Elizabeth on Sunday 6th April, Eliza Margaret, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen WHITE, aged 4 years, 11 months and 18 days.

DIED at the Family Residence, Constitution Hill, on the 23rd March, after a brief illness, which he bore with Christian resignation and fortitude, Mr. Charles Thomas ADCOCK, aged 44 years and 7 months, leaving a wife and family, and a large circle of friends, to mourn his decease.

SAD ACCIDENT
We have just been informed that a sad accident befell a Mr. FERREIRA a few days ago. He, it appears, was out hunting in the neighbourhood of Sidbury, when a porcupine attacked him, thrusting its quills through his boots, besides poking him in the legs. He now lies in a precarious state, and serious doubts are entertained of his life. – Penny Post

Tuesday 22 April 1873

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Monday 21st instant, Mrs. E.J. MEYER of a son.

BIRTH on Saturday the 19th instant, Mrs. Edw. H. NORTON of a son.
Port Elizabeth, 21st April 1873

BIRTH at Fauresmith on the 7th instant, Mrs. J.W. MARKUS of a daughter.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 17th instant, Mrs. John THEOPHILUS of a daughter.

DIED at Port Elizabeth, on Monday the 14th instant, Jane Susanna Foulger HOLL, aged 42 years.

DIED while bathing off the Central Jetty on the morning of April 21 1873, William James SALISBURY, native of Blackburn, England, aged 25 years.
The Funeral will take place this afternoon at four o’clock from B. & T HOLMES’ Premises, Victoria Quay. Friends are respectfully requested to attend.
T. McGREGOR, Undertaker

DIED at sea on board the S.S. ‘Iceland’, on 30th March, Mrs. Joseph SMITH, of Port Elizabeth.

Friday 2 May 1873

MARRIED by Special Licence on the 26th April, at Port Elizabeth, by the Rev. W. Stokes, William Anderson SPINDLER Esq., to Lucy Hagen, second daughter of the late F.O. HUTCHINSON Esq.

MARRIED on Thursday May 1 1873, Samuel Baynes BARNARD, of Cape Town, to Kate Staughton VARDY, of Port Elizabeth.

DIED at Middel Water on the 25th April 1873, Francesca Hannah, beloved wife of Capt. E. SCHOU, aged 25 years, deeply regretted by relatives and friends.

DIED at Knockomie, Forres, Scotland, on the 12th March 1873, Richard THOMSON, late of Colesberg, Cape of Good Hope.

Tuesday 6 May 1873

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
In Estate of the late Charles Thomas ADCOCK, deceased
All Persons claiming to be Creditors in the above Estate are requested to file their Claims at the Residence of the Undersigned within six weeks from this date; and all Persons indebted to the Estate are hereby required to pay the amounts forthwith.
Eliza C. ADCOCK
Sole Executrix
April 24 1873.

DEATH OF MR. MANN
The public will learn with deep sorrow that Mr. W. MANN, Assistant Astronomer, breathed his last yesterday morning. The deceased was First Assistant Astronomer Royal from the appointment of Sir Thomas MACLEAR as Astronomer Royal (1833) until last year, when declining health forced him to retire from his arduous position. While Mr. MANN was a most indefatigable and praiseworthy devotee of science, he endeared himself by his amiability to all who had the good fortune of knowing him. He was son-in-law to Sir T. MACLEAR, and leaves a wife and nine children to mourn the loss of a good husband and father. To them and to the veteran Sir Thomas we offer our most unfeigned sympathy. – Standard.

Friday 16 May 1873

CRIMINAL – DEATH OF LOW – CAPTURE OF TWO CHARACTERS
The unfortunate man LOW, who was stabbed in the abdomen by his brother-in-law at Wynberg some week or two back, is dead, and the crime on which the miserable prisoner will have to defend himself has increased in importance through his death.
Some time ago a letter-carrier, for some reason not very clear, though indolence may be an excuse, buried some letters in the garden of Dr. EBDEN. The police were not successful for a long time in catching their man, but he has at last been placed in legal lodgings.
A more successful capture than this, because the rascal was a more skilled and desperate character, has also been achieved. People who read the papers will remember that Dr. FAURE some time ago lost some harness, and a well-known character named CHARLES was suspected of being the thief. The bloodhounds of the law could not however get on his trail, for Mynheer CHARLES was a sort of Robin Hood, well used to living in the open air, and well-versed in the secure haunts of the forest. Some other bold feats of thieving were placed top his credit account in the police register, and his luck having deserted him at last he has found his way - reluctantly, it must be confessed – to shelter more oppressive than the bush afforded. We suppose before long we shall have the full history of these villains made public through the Courts. The authorities are evidently not asleep. – Standard.

Tuesday 20 May 1873

MATRIMONIAL
T marriage of Captain G.R. VYVYAN R.N.R., commander of the R.M.S. Roman, to Miss GRAY daughter of the late lamented Metropolitan, took place at Cape Town on Saturday last. In honour of the event the R.M.S. Roman, now in port, was decked with bunting, a garland of evergreens, gaily decorated with ribbons, was suspended between the masts, and jollity reigned on board. At the stores of Messrs. W. ANDERSON & Co. champagne flowed ad libitum, and the health of the gallant captain and his fair bride was drunk by his numerous friends, with a hearty wish that they may voyage through life in pleasure and tranquility. We wish them every happiness.

SUDDEN DEATH
On Sunday week a well-known fruiterer of Cape Town, Mr. Robert SISSING, died after an illness of a few hours, aged sixty-nine years.
We (Standard) regret to learn that Mr. W. ROWLANDS jun., law agent at Malmesbury, died suddenly at his residence in that village on Saturday morning last. Deceased had been in Cape Town on business on Thursday, and returned home on Friday in his apparently wonted good health. On rising, however, on Saturday morning early, and before leaving his bedroom, he complained of a pain or weakness in his back, and almost immediately expired. Mr. ROWLANDS, although only twenty-six years of age and of a very active nature, was of a corpulent habit of body, and the cause of his death is apoplexy.

SAD ACCIDENT
On Wednesday evening Mr. John BOVEY, with his son, started from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth with a load of wool. Just before daybreak, on the following morning, while the wagon was passing through Dans Hoogte, it was capsized down the embankment. Mr. BOVEY and son, who were sleeping on top of the bales, were jammed against the ribs of the tent. A passer-by extricated them from their perilous position, very much shaken and bruised, but with no bones broken.

Tuesday 27 May 1873

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 20th May, the wife of Robert FOWLER of a son.

DIED on the 25th inst, at Port Elizabeth, Peter William SHAW, aged 5 months, youngest child of Robert SHAW. Friends will please accept this notice.

DIED on the 27th inst, at his late Residence, John P. WASLEY Esq., aged 89 years.
The Funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 4 o’clock. Relatives and Friends are most respectfully invited to attend.
Timothy LEE, Undertaker
Port Elizabeth, May 27 1873

Friday 30 May 1873

BRUTAL ASSAULT
As Mr. George FIELD was returning from the Zwartkops Bridge last Sunday evening, about dusk, he was waylaid by three Kafirs and brutally assaulted. He had been out to the Regatta on the previous day, and spent Sunday also at the Zwartkops. After sending his wife and family on to Port Elizabeth in a cab which was quite full, he followed them on foot. He called at the hotel at Fishwater Flats on his way home, and had not proceeded more than three quarters of a mile from that hostelry when, on passing through some clumps of bush, three Kafirs suddenly sprang upon him and felled him to the ground by a violent blow with a knobkerrie. Stunned and senseless, he was at the mercy of the villains who not only beat him severely, but robbed him of his purse, containing £3 17s and 6d, and disrobed him of his hat, coat, vest, boots, braces, belt and woollen comforter, leaving him in his trowsers and socks to find his way to Port Elizabeth on his recovery. He bears the marks of a severe blow on the right temple and other signs of rough handling. The assault has been reported to the police, and it is to be hoped that some trace of these ruffians may be discovered and the offenders brought to book. He was quite unarmed at the time, not having even a stick with him. If assaults of this kind are allowed to go unpunished, it will soon not be safe to travel on the outskirts of the town after dark.

Tuesday 3 June 1873

DIED at Uitenhage on the 22nd May, William Mackrill, eldest son of Henry Nuthall CHASE, aged 23 years and 9 months.

DIED at Port Elizabeth at 11pm on Sunday the 1st June, at the residence of Mr. Wm. PUCKLE, James BROOKS, son of Mrs. BROOKS, Ilfracombe, Devon, after a severe attack of typhoid fever, aged 25 years.

DIED on 20th April, of bronchitis, at Upper Bordean House, Hants, the residence of her son-in-law, Major BABY, Frances Rosamond, the beloved wife of Richard STOKOE M.D., late of Peckham Rye, Surrey, England.